Home inspection services in South Africa

From pre-purchase inspections to electrical, gas and plumbing compliance certificates — compare verified inspectors and get up to three free quotes for any service below.

Pre-Purchase Home Inspection

A full condition assessment before you buy — so you know exactly what you are buying and can negotiate with confidence.

R2,500 – R7,000 depending on property size

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Pre-Listing (Pre-Sale) Inspection

Inspect before you list so you can fix issues, price accurately, and meet your disclosure obligations under the Property Practitioners Act.

R2,500 – R6,000 depending on property size

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Electrical Certificate of Compliance (COC)

A legally required certificate confirming the electrical installation is safe and compliant before property transfer.

R450 – R1,500 (plus repairs if needed)

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Plumbing Compliance Certificate

Confirms the plumbing installation meets municipal by-laws — required in some municipalities (e.g. City of Cape Town) on transfer.

R500 – R1,500 (plus repairs if needed)

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Gas Certificate of Compliance (COC)

Required wherever a property has a gas installation — confirms the installation is safe and SANS-compliant.

R500 – R1,800

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Roof Inspection

A focused assessment of roof covering, structure, waterproofing and gutters — the most common source of expensive defects.

R1,500 – R3,500

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Structural Assessment

An in-depth assessment of the building structure — foundations, walls, cracks and movement — usually by a structural engineer.

R3,000 – R10,000+ depending on scope

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Damp Inspection

Identifies the type and source of damp — rising, penetrating or condensation — and the right remedy for SA conditions.

R1,200 – R3,000

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Snag List Inspection (New Builds)

An independent defect (snag) list on a newly built or renovated home, so the developer fixes issues before you take occupation.

R1,800 – R4,500

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Full (Comprehensive) Home Inspection

The most thorough option — a complete, room-by-room and system-by-system assessment of the entire property.

R3,500 – R7,000 depending on size

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Mould & Damp Inspection

Find the water source behind the mould, not just the stain — a diagnostic inspection that identifies which of the three damp types you have and what it will cost to fix properly.

R1,800 – R4,500 depending on property size and access

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Asbestos Inspection & Testing

Identify asbestos-containing materials, assess their condition, and get a written report your bank, insurer or conveyancer will accept — without the scare tactics.

R2,500 – R6,000 for a residential survey, plus lab fees per sample

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